Burglaries karsiyaka area

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 15:59

Please be vigilant there have been about burglaries in the Karsiyaka area this week.



If you see any one suspicious please call the police.



Lock up and be safe, if you have been a victim please contact as I have someone who wishes to do an article on the events for a local newspaper

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 17:18

Police are asking people to be extra vigilant untill the culprits are caught.

KevtheRed


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 19:26

Nige



I have just arrived back in the UK after two weeks at our villa in Karshiyaka. We were burgled last Friday night, Saturday morning. Big score for the burglars, who I suspect are Brits that frequent a local hostelry.



Email me privately for more details and information.

sagsy22


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 20:50

Hi Nigel

We were burgled when we were at the 112 ball end March. Lost Jewellery and cash. Can be contacted on 0533 8379147 if anyone needs further details.

Hope they catch these b*******

Thanks Sags

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 21:19

RE msg 1, LittleNige : > If you see any one suspicious please call the police. <



=> You'd better stay inside then, I think...

suziQ



Joined: 02/06/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 21:43

Hi Nige

I am one of the unfortunate victims I'm afraid!!

But I don't have enough posts to see your email address.

I can be contacted on 0533 8318518 if anyone needs any further info.

regards

Sue

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 22:17

Sorry to say that I am also one of the 'unfortunates' though it was in Ozankoy last October.



Could all of us VICTIMS report on this board so that everyone can see how bad the crime is at the minute.



I have to say that I am worried.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 22:26

RE msg 7, Ballyboffin > Could all of us VICTIMS report on this board so that everyone can see how bad the crime is at the minute. <



=> And then what..?

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 22:34

Dutch...."=> And then what..? "



Provide a counterpoint to those that describe NC as an unspoilt ,crime-free paradise ?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 23:10

Im very sorry for you all. The Lapta police seem to be taking in british suspects then relising them without charge but giving them a bad time. I do hope that its not brits stealing from brits but from what Im hearing thats where the finger is pointing. It all seems to stem from bars around the lapta area. I only hope that whoever does this can be caught soon so we can all feel secure xxxx

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 00:41

Someone said call the Police.......



What is the number for the police?



~I have no idea...



Can someone post any Police Tel mNo's for the area.



Thanks



MC

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 00:47

hiya steve 115 i think. Get yourself a buzz book or the numbers from cyprus today they list all emergency numbers. I hop to god you will never need any xxxxxxxxx

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 07:51

Police 155

Fire 199

Ambulance 122

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 08:09

hi puppylover i think the ambuance number is 112 xxxx

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 08:37

Hi Lilli

Hope you are well.



Thank you....you are right.....silly me.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 08:52

your local police must also have a direct number.

sorry i don't know it, only for my local station.

lambousa-sec


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 11:28

You can contact lambousa securtiy at the lambousa saturday market or 0533 845 4809 and also via email

lambousa-security@hotmail.com

The systems are wire free except for the mains power for the control panel and the transformer for the external bell box if you have one.

It signals by use of the GSM network and sends text messages upto 8 different mobile numbers.

The system can be controlled by either remote keypad, remote control fob or by text messages from your mobile phone.

The system consists of control panel, remote keypad, 2 fobs, 3 pirs, 1 door contact, internal sounder, 1 years maintenance (2 maintenance visits with battery changes).



Cost for system £750Stg

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 12:10

DC Message 8;



I don't know why you are so offensive 'and then what' ??????



If the full extent of the crime was known and which areas it was happening in then we could all be more vigilent.



cronos Message 9;



I agree with you totally.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 12:26

have mailed you suziQ

KevtheRed


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 15:56

The number for the Lapta Police Station is 821 2651.



I do not think that there is any doubt that it is a British Firm doing this and I believe that we were followed home from one of the local bars in Lapta on Danny Fisher's farewell performance in Northern Cyprus (you can work it out) last Friday. The bar is a local haunt for Brits. I think that we were targeted the previous week and the burglars had set us up as their next mark.



Incidentally, there were at least eight break ins last weekend and all of the victims were British holiday makers.



The B******* want catching and either locking up or deporting. TRNC may not be crime free, but most of it seems to be imported from the UK!!

poochops


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 16:25

Sorry to hear about these burglaries, how are they getting in? I was wondering if there was any similarities in the means of entry, then perhaps we could use some measures to make any vulnerable areas more secure.

Si

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 16:42

Pretending to be,



1. pool cleaners.



2. gardeners.



3. holiday makers.



Praps these could be the type of things there using as a cover.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 17:22

I wonder how many of these burglaries are being carried out during the day and how many at night? There doesn't seem to be any particular pattern, from what I have read about them. If, as has been suggested, they are being carried out by an organised "gang", I would have thought that the properties would Also, as mentioned in message 22, are there similarities in the means of entry.



I am very sorry for those who have been burgled - a horrible feeling.



J

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 17:30

Most people these days carry a digital camera or a mobile phone with camera.

How about taking snaps of any "suspicious " vehicles in the area,and then if it does transpire that burglaries take place then the pics may come in handy to trace and connect the scumbbags responsible.

Krin52


Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 18:03

Do beware too, if you have anybody by to look at "For Sale" items.



We had 3 English blokes in a few weeks back to look at an item I'd advertised and they left me with a very uncomfortable feeling....

suziQ



Joined: 02/06/2008
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 18:11

Hi Nige

Not received your mai!!!! Can you try again?

Regards

Sue

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
16/04/2009 19:47

These burglars may well be British. Remember a couple of years ago the 'friendly English taxi driver' Graeme who would take people to the airport and go back and rob their houses. He also would make friends with people in the pub, find out where they lived and go and burgle them while he knew where they were.

There was also the case of the driver who worked for Ian's Auctions who would be delivering or collecting items for customers, casing the houses and going back to take whatever he fancied. He was caught with dozens of TV's cameras,laptops etc.

Not forgetting Generator Mike who sold and installed generators, then went back to steal and re-sell them.

We really all need to be careful who we trust, meaning Brit's as well. Some are in TRNC because they are running away from something in the UK and finding things lean there so are now getting desperate.

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 01:10

back to the top

re Alagadi burglary thread

Hutch


Joined: 14/09/2007
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 05:59

For all you posters thinking of buying an alarm of the type in message 17 we purchased one and had nothing but trouble. we live in Ozankoy and were burgled 3 times last year, while asleep in bed twice in three days, got a pair of dogs intead no problems since.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 06:48

there are plenty of dogs roaming around, get 1 a kennel, love it, and it will bite the arse of anyone coming in

loulou



Joined: 14/05/2008
Posts: 785

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 08:34

yes and two more done on friday /saterday in karsiyaka,my frieds had money taken from there property wile out for a meal

lambousa-sec


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 08:57

Hutch,

With reference to your message :

For all you posters thinking of buying an alarm of the type in message 17 we purchased one and had nothing but trouble. we live in Ozankoy and were burgled 3 times last year, while asleep in bed twice in three days, got a pair of dogs intead no problems since.

We have never installed an alarm system in your house. If you wish to have the problems resolved, please contact us at the Lambousa saturday market next to the coffee shop, 0533 845 4809 or via email



lambousa-security@hotmail.com

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 10:58

This is a list of Emergency telephone numbers you could print off and keep - http://www.turkishcyprus.com/public-info-emergency-services.html



Cooper

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 12:24

Can someone please tell us all how these burglars are getting in? Are they walking into the back of property's while owners are in the front? Those that are getting burgled whilst asleep in bed, is it simply windows left open?

It would be helpful to know!

By the way I really do feel for anyone this has happened to.

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 13:35

This sorry state of affairs needs proper coordination to be effective. That is the local police forces job, but they do need our help. Use your 'common' sense and do not leave property insecure, sheds open, ladders lying around or advertise your wealth & absence. A neighbourhood watch scheme is a useful detterrent if it's run correctly. One of my neighbours mentioned he had seen a couple of young lads cycling around houses slowly at dusk and looking into gardens. He sent his dogs out into the garden and the lads took off sharpish.

If, as this thread seems to suggest, there is a small gang of low life 'Brit's' doing the robbing then let's hope the boys in blue get a result and soon.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 14:44

.............................and deports them!

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 15:29

I agree with that Britvic

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 16:07

can I also add to this item and ask people to be careful about what they are saying in bars etc. "Oh we are going to XXX on Friday night" or similar remarks are very helpful to would-be villains. I feel most people are targetted because of chance remarks aout their plans for the future.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 18:55

I hope that they are caught cos the police here no how to deal with scum like these.



Never mind deporting them as may be done, they should spend a couple of years in Lefkosa jail, then deport them. They will not come back after that.

stewy


Joined: 18/10/2008
Posts: 279

Message Posted:
19/04/2009 22:14

I would deport all the Brits. Nothing but trouble since they came to Cyprus.

All these burglaries are just to feed their dependance on Karaoke.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
20/04/2009 12:29

That's a little unfair Stewy! Lots of us Brits don't have a Karaoke habit!

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/04/2009 22:53

David,msg 39...yah,that would sort them out.!! i think not.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

















Spider,x

Windycorner


Joined: 27/12/2008
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
21/04/2009 07:02

Police car patrolling Casa 5 estate at 0300 hours on 20th April

Windycorner


Joined: 27/12/2008
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
21/04/2009 07:07

Casa 5 estate is seaside of Karsiyaka

scotsguy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
21/04/2009 12:52

Re message 17



I got them to install an alarm system in my home, if it goes off, u get alerted by text, u can also have friends/neighbours alerted on the system as well.



Also u get a control panel in the bedroom, so that protects the rest of your home, when your asleep.



Well worth having for peace of mind, speak to Martin at the Lambousa Market, very helpful guy.